Fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths, are given different names depending on where they grow:
• Submucosal fibroids grow on the inside of the womb and extend into the uterine cavity.
• Intramural fibroids grow within the uterine wall.
• Subserol fibroids grow on the outside of the womb, in the lining between the uterus and the pelvic cavity.
The main symptoms of fibroids are extremely heavy periods. If the fibroid is submucosal, then the mechanism that stops menstrual flow may not operate effectively. Menstrual flow is stopped by muscular contractions of the womb and fibroids can interfere with this.
Diagnosis
Fibroids can be diagnosed in several ways. Often they are picked up on a simple internal examination. If the fibroids are small, then a pelvic ultrasound can be used and this is often done to confirm the diagnosis from the internal examination.
Medical Treatment
If the fibroids are preventing pregnancy and they are not too large, they can be removed surgically, leaving the womb intact (myomectomy).
Recently, a new technique has been developed called arterial embolisation. Fibroids have their own blood supply and the theory is that, if that blood supply is cut off, the fibroids will stop growing and may even shrink. Embolisation is performed with a laser and it can make some fibroids shrink to one-third of their original size.
Natural Treatment
The natural treatment for fibroids is the same as that for PCOS and endometriosis
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